GENERAL ABRASIVE DIV OF ABRASIVE INDUSTRIES INC -- LIONITE ALUMINUM OXIDE, GFC  -- 5350-00N026034
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:LIONITE ALUMINUM OXIDE, GFC
MSDS Date:01/10/1990
FSC:5350
NIIN:00N026034
MSDS Number: BMPWM
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GENERAL ABRASIVE DIV OF ABRASIVE INDUSTRIES INC
Address:2000 COLLEGE AVE
Box:1438
City:NIAGARA FALLS
State:NY
ZIP:14302
Country:US
Info Phone Num:716-286-1221
Emergency Phone Num:716-286-1234
CAGE:84330
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GENERAL ABRASIVE CO DIV OF DRESSER INDUSTRIES INC
Address:2000 COLLEGE AVE
Box:City:NIAGARA FALLS
State:NY
ZIP:14305-1734
Country:US
Phone:716-286-1234
CAGE:84330

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:CALCIUM OXIDE
CAS:1305-78-8
RTECS #:EW3100000
Fraction by Wt: 0.1%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3

Ingred Name:IRON (III) OXIDE
CAS:1309-37-1
RTECS #:NO7400000
Fraction by Wt: 0.1%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3 (FE)
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3(FE),B2; 9293

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM OXIDE (2:3); LIMITS AS AL
CAS:1344-28-1
RTECS #:BD1200000
Fraction by Wt: 96.4%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:TITANIUM OXIDE; (TITANIUM DIOXIDE)
CAS:13463-67-7
RTECS #:XR2275000
Fraction by Wt: 2.7%
Other REC Limits:15 MG/M3 (MFR)
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:SILICA GEL; (SILICON DIOXIDE)
CAS:112945-52-5
RTECS #:VV7310000
Fraction by Wt: 0.5%
OSHA PEL:6 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

Ingred Name:MAGNESIUM OXIDE
CAS:1309-48-4
RTECS #:OM3850000
Fraction by Wt: 0.2%
Other REC Limits:15 MG/M3 (MFR)
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 PARTICULATE
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3;TDUST; 9293

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE AIRBORNE
    CONCENTRATIONS MAY RESULT IN ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISORDERS. SYMPTOMS
    OF EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE MIGHT INCLUDE DEPOSITS OF MATERIAL IN EYES,
    EARS, NASAL PASSAGES & IRRITATION OF  MUCOUS MEMBRANES, EYES &
    RESPIRATORY TRACT. IRRITATION OF SKIN MAY ALSO OCCUR DUE TO
    MECHANICAL/CHEMICAL ACTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH IMPAIRED PULMONARY
    FUNCTION SHOULD NOT BE SUBJECTED TO EXCESSIVE AIRBORNE
    CONCENTRATIONS.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. EYES:IRRIGATE W/COPIOUS QTYS OF
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. SEE MD. SKIN:IRRIGATE W/COPIOUS QTYS OF
    WATER. SEE MD. INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY .

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:NORMAL PRECAUTIONS FOR INERT OR NUISANCE DUSTS
    & PARTICULATES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE HNDLG PROCS WHICH WILL LIMIT EXPOS
    TO EXCESSIVE AIRBORNE DUST.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:UTILIZE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORY
    PROTECTION DEVICES FOR NUISANCE DUST.
Ventilation:UTILIZE LOCAL EXHAUST TO KEEP AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION BELOW
    TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ARM SLEEVES OR BARRIER CREAMS MAY BE USEFUL
    IN PREVENTION OF DERMATITIS.
Work Hygienic Practices:MAINTAIN NORMAL HOUSEKEEPING PROCEDURES FOR
    NUISANCE DUST.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3722F,2050C
Vapor Pres:0
Spec Gravity:3.95
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT TO DARK BROWN; NO ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
INCOMPATIBLE W/HOT CHLORINATED RUBBER.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN COMPLIANCE W/ALL FEDERAL, STATE &
    LOCAL LAWS & REGULATIONS.

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